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Hey there! I hope everyone’s having a good week. In today’s post I want to share a few pics of my eventful weekend! If you follow my blog, you know that I’ve been super excited about the Bloggers Like Me meetup. Well on Saturday August 31st, several BLMers joined together right here in the DC/MD/VA area(s) at The 201 Bar for an unforgettable “Experience”!

The founder of the group, Leslie (Fashion Du Jour) enlisted the help of me and BLM Girl Karen (aka Your Stylist Karen) to host this lovely event. We were all so thrilled with the outcome—there were there bloggers who traveled from DE, VA, and even NC!

The focus of the meetup was to network, build REALationships, and learn about branding. The fabulous Arsha of Brand, Build, Sellshared her expertise on branding and I must say she nailed it! Her presentation was not only insightful, but easy to follow and fun. I left there feeling so inspired and so ready to take my brand/blog to the next level!

All in all, the event was a success. The feedback from the group was positive, the staff at the venue was great and the food was on point! Events like this remind me why I love being a blogger so much. It’s great to take pics and write up posts, but the true essence of being a blogger is networking and building lasting relationships. That’s really what Bloggers Like Me is all about and I’m so thankful to be apart of the group. If you’re interested, feel free to contact me and I’ll be sure to pass your info along. I hope you all enjoy the rest of the pics. Be blessed and stay safe!

~Whitney

P.S. Huge thanks to my hubby who served as the photographer for this event…love ya babe! 🙂

Hey everyone! It’s Amberly from A Slice of Glam here again! This time I’m sharing with you all some tips on how to decorate your home for Spring! Decorating for Spring does not have to break the bank. You can add simple little inexpensive elements to bring in that feeling of fresh and new on a budget. Here are some easy ways you can do that.

1.Add fresh flowers – Pick up your favorite flowers from your local grocery store or farmer’s market. Get creative and mix different flowers and colors to create a colorful bouquet for your dining table or coffee table.

2. Throw pillows – You can either pick up some fabric from a hobby store and recover some old pillows, so go somewhere like IKEA or Target to find some fabulous pillows. Pick colors that still go with the decorating theme that you already have, but choose a shade lighter. For example if you have dark green as your color already, choose emerald (color of the year!) or mint.

3. DIY wreath – Pick a few pastel color artificial flowers and a ribbon in a fun print like gingham or paisley to tie around the wreath. Add to your front door or patio!

4. Greenery – Don’t have a green thumb? Purchase a few succulents and place them in the window of your kitchen or on your coffee table to add some freshness to your home!

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Thanks so much, Amberly! It’s always nice to get decorating tips from this blogger. She’s super creative & stylish and has guest posted for me before. (see post HERE) If you decide to incorperate any of these tips in your Spring decorating, please send pics!! We’d love to see and share them! XO!

This week it is my pleasure to feature a blogger who knows how to look fly and fashionable, while on a budget. I’m always intrigued by fashion/style bloggers who can look fashionable without breaking the bank, hence the reason I love to thrift so much. Read the interview below and get to know Ms. Frugal, Flirty & Fab herself, Deidre. She has quickly become one of my favorite bloggers and I just LOVE her feminine sexy and fashion-forward style! Enjoy!

~Whitney

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1. How long have you been blogging?

I started blogging back in 2009 after one of my coworkers thought it would be a good idea to share my fashions with others.

I would describe my style as Feel Good Style because that’s what’s most important to me when I make a purchase. How I feel about what I bought.

5. Do you have any “style crushes”? If so, who & why?

My top Style Crushes are Jennifer Lopez because she keep it sexy and knows without a doubt how to dress her body, Solange Knowles because of the statement she’s making with prints and the impact she making on the fashion game in general, and Gabrielle Union because of the confidence she has with her style.

6. How has blogging helped you as far as your style?

Blogging has taught me not to take my style so seriously and to just enjoy being in the moment. It has also helped me take risk and try things maybe normally I would not have been comfortable wearing.

To come across Fab finds one must be patient, be able and willing to search, be willing to pick up the one thing everyone else passed over, and be willing to think outside the box and make that thing your own.

9. Any tips for how to bargain shop?

Be patient, Be willing to stalk if necessary, always purchase at the sale or discounted price.

10. Anything else you’d like to share, feel free!

No matter how you go about it just make sure to have Fun with Fashion!

Hi! I’m Karen from the blog, Your Stylist, Karen. I’m so happy to be guest posting for Nic (Whitney) today. I love nothing more than to shop, you could even say it is a hobby of mine. It also gives me a thrill to find a great deal!! Online shopping has become a standard for me because I am so busy these days. Even if I have tried something on in the store, I try to wait for it to go on sale online. I can often get a better deal that way! I hope my tips will be helpful as you do your online shopping for some updates to your Spring wardrobe!

Hey friends! Welcome to Thrifty Thursday on the blog! I’ve complied a few of my favorite thrifted jewelry items (and shoes) below. I’ve been revamping my jewelry and accessories lately and I’ve picked up a few pair of earrings in the process. I’ve also been an eBay junky lately too. I am a huge fan of bidding on earrings, necklaces and other accessories and my most recent pair are pictured below. Both were less than $1.50. Yup! I find deals just about everywhere 😉

I’m also looking to spice up my shoe selection. If you don’t know by now, I’m a HUGE fan of flats. I wear them about 85% of the time. I’m trying to get back in the swing of heels and wedges because after graduation (in May), it’s all about working full time and I want to “dress the part”. Of course, I look for comfort when looking for heels and the two that I thrifted a few weeks ago are pictured below. The booties are very comfortable and can be worn all year. The animal print heels are high but surprisingly, they’re not that bad to walk in. I’ve also been loving motorcycle boots lately. I’m on a hunt for a nice pair so suggestions welcome!

All in all, I’ve done a pretty good job of thrifting lately. I enter the store with a list of what I need and once I check the item off, I’m on to the next. I’ve been a very focused thrfiter *patting myself on the back*. So much so that I’m thinking of doing a wardrobe challenge involving thrifting for the New Year. More info on that later 😉

So which pair of earrings or shoes from my recent thrift collection is your fave? Have YOU been thrifting lately? What’d you get?

Enjoy the pics and be sure to enter my current holiday giveaway HERE! Be blessed and be safe!

~Whitney

PS Speaking of thrifting, check out my latest post HERE on Eye Spy Fashion’sblog! I thrifted 2 outfits for under $30, head to toe!

The weekend was jammed packed but I had a wonderful time. I was able to enjoy my customers and other vendors at the Secondhand Event, as well as spend time with my BLM Sisters and talk about fashion, current events, and just be girls! It doesn’t get much better than that 😉

Until next time, be blessed!

~Whitney

PS I WILL BE ANNOUNCING THE WINNER OF MY GIVEAWAY THIS EVENING ON FACEBOOK (here) AND TWITTER (here)! STAY TUNED!!! 🙂

Hey everyone, I’m Amberly from A Slice of Glam (www.asliceofglam.com)! I was so happy when Nic (Whitney) reached out to me to do a guest post and to do a holiday themed DIY post. This little project requires a few inexpensive items, and takes about 30 minutes! Hope you all enjoy!

Hey, friends! As you all know I am a HUGE thrifter and I’m always excited to see what other people thrift! Well today, I’m featuring my blog buddy and good friend Ashley (FabEllis). She has a GREAT sense of style and knows how to find a good deal. That’s my kinda girl 😉 Check out her feature below!

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FabEllis: If you know me, you know that I’m not only a fan of encouraging women to embrace their natural hair, but of finding affordable pieces for my wardrobe. One of my favorite places to shop for great pieces is the thrift store. Thrift stores not only offer items for a fraction of a department stores’ price, but high quality, unique items as well.

One of the main reasons I love thrifting is that I can find pieces that no one else may own in my city and pieces that really stand out and make a statement. Plus, if you are a working woman on a budget, the thrift store is the perfect place for you. From blazers to dresses, I have found many of my current work attire from thrifting.

Below are some of my favorite thrift finds!

Red, Cropped Blazer

Would you believe me if I told you I paid $1.50 for this blazer? You may not, but I promise it’s the truth! I found this cropped blazer in a small thrift store in my hometown and immediately fell in love. I love the bright color and the endless possibilities of it.

Printed Dress

Value Village is my favorite thrift store in the world! While shopping in Charlotte, NC last year, I found this dress for $3. Even though this dress has a vintage feel, I love the print and accentuating my waist with this belt I also thrifted for around $1.

Pink Business Blazer

It seems as if I always find my best pieces when I’m visiting another city! This blazer was an item I found in a Charlotte, NC Goodwill for under $5. I love this blazer because it’s bright, but also professional enough to be worn to work. I decided to pair it with a harem pants I found on clearance for $10.

These three pieces are all great finds. If you want a few tips on thrifting, read these great thrifting tips Whitney provided here. To keep up with me and to read more about my natural hair and thrifting adventures, you can find me online!

Because October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, I am teaming up with my BLM Girls and dedicating today’s post to all things pink. Every year for the past 4 years I’ve participated in the Breast Cancer Walk in my city. This year I won’t be able to but I did donate to the cause. Remember, we all know someone who has been effected by this disease and the sooner we find a cure, the better! So do what you can to make a difference🙂

Have a great weekend and if you can, wear something pink this weekend 😉

~Whitney

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